Careers

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success - and great satisfaction - if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing/401(k)

Generous Leave Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to view our EEO policy. To find out more about current opportunities and submitting your resume, select from the following:

Part-Time Real Estate Assistant

The Chesapeake office of Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a part-time Real Estate Assistant. Under general supervision provides general office support with a variety of administrative and related tasks. Responsible for answering incoming calls, directing calls to the appropriate personnel, setting up and cleaning conference rooms, kitchen organization and cleaning, supply inventory and stocking, processing outgoing postal mail, sorting inter-office and incoming postal mail, submitting check requests, accepting payments from clients, supporting the Legal Assistants and Attorneys with various task such as time sheets, pleading indexes, folder labels, copies/prints and other duties as assigned. Maintains positive contact with attorneys, support staff and clients; observes confidentiality of client and firm matters. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office 2016, have excellent communication and writing skills and exhibit attention to detail.

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Immediate opening for smart, driven, team-player paralegal. Kaufman & Canoles is seeking a qualified full time Civil Litigation Paralegal to serve in our Richmond office. The candidate will support a minimum of three attorneys plus other support staff in consumer finance, labor & employment, business and real estate litigation in state and federal courts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drafting and preparing pleadings (complaint, answers, motions and discovery) and other legal documents

Researching into party identity and location and asset searches

Organizing and managing case file and organizing files electronically

Creating hard-bound trial notebooks

Drafting deposition summaries

Organizing and reviewing discovery documents for responsiveness and privilege

Obtaining service of process and assisting with the issuance of summons and writs

Editing and formatting briefs and memorandums

Coordinating e-filing with print vendors for appellate level briefs

Managing docket of deadlines and case priorities

Managing document storage and production and handling electronic discovery processes

Professional communications with clients and court personnel (daily basis)

Attending weekly meetings as needed and updating attorneys on status of active cases

Maintaining detailed and accurate daily billable hour records. Goal requirements are to bill 1550 hours per year to client matters and collect two-and-one-half times annual compensation in client fees

QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent attitude and team player mentality

Civil litigation experience preferred but not required

Associate degree or above required

Paralegal certification by an ABA approved program is a plus

Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Excellent grammar and writing skills

Knowledge and mastery of MS Office (including Word, Outlook, Power Point and Excel), Adobe and Nuance a must

Experience with Federal Court filings and systems such as PACER and ECF

Working knowledge of the federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure and Supreme Court of Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure

Experience with case management software a plus

Our attorneys have earned a reputation for outstanding legal services to clients in all aspects of this practice area. We are well established in the legal community, with an excellent reputation with the judiciary as well as other attorneys. We keep abreast of changes in the law, we are readily accessible and we render service in a timely manner. In short, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we are zealous, compassionate advocates for our clients.

Kaufman & Canoles is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) in all aspects of our employment and retention practices and decisions.

Real Estate Litigation Associate

Kaufman & Canoles is a highly respected corporate law firm with eight offices located throughout Virginia. We are well established in the legal community, with an excellent reputation with the judiciary as well as other attorneys. We have built our reputation on quality client services. We promote a culture of teamwork and a “can do” attitude. We keep abreast of changes in the law, we are readily accessible, and we render service in a timely manner. In short, we hold ourselves to the highest standards, and we are zealous, compassionate advocates for our clients.

The Kaufman & Canoles Virginia Beach office is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Associate for litigation regarding real estate, title insurance, construction, creditor’s rights and related areas. Candidates should possess an understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure, and have a working knowledge of various real estate issues including, but not limited to, deeds and deeds of trust, boundary lines, easements, partitions, intestacy laws, judgments and lien priority.

Responsibilities:

Analyze the issues surrounding the matter and develop a strategy for resolving the matter in an efficient and effective manner under the supervision of senior attorneys

Note: In order to be considered for this position you will need to attach a writing sample to your application.

Education:

Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association with an outstanding academic record

Admission to the Virginia Bar

Must be and remain licensed to practice law in Virginia and be in good standing in the State of Virginia

During employment, must meet requirements for continuing licensure for law practice; some opportunities for obtaining in-houses CLE through Kaufman & Canoles will be available

Benefits:

Kaufman & Canoles offers a generous compensation and benefits package which includes a competitive salary, medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k)/profit sharing, paid time off, and long term disability.

Kaufman & Canoles is committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of our employment and retention practices and decisions.

Summer Associates

Summer associates gain a truly realistic view of what an associate's life at our firm is all about. You'll have assignments from several areas of our practice and you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of attorneys. You will attend courtroom proceedings, client conferences, closings, depositions and firm-sponsored seminars. We will also match you with lawyer mentors to enrich your professional development.

Quality of life is important to us, and being located in the heart of a resort destination will give you countless opportunities to see, learn and enjoy. The area offers boating, Triple-A baseball, concerts, theater, excellent museums and a world of outdoor activities, all in full swing during our summer program.

Summer associates experience all facets of life here, hard work included, so decisions about your future and full-time employment can be made with eyes wide open. If our past summer associates' experiences are any indication, you will love our philosophy of hard work and great rewards.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Commitment to diversity is a core value at Kaufman & Canoles, and it is our mission to maintain equality throughout all aspects of our business. Not only does it make us a stronger, better service provider for our clients, it is simply the right thing to do. That’s why we have established a Diversity Committee to:

Develop policies to recruit, hire and retain more attorneys of diverse backgrounds;

Promote the firm’s image as a leader in the profession and in our communities committed to inclusiveness in employment; and

Emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the firm’s recruiting, retention, mentoring, leadership development, training and community outreach.

In an effort to improve our recruiting of talented diverse attorneys, we focus on early identification of minority candidates who demonstrate an aptitude for and interest in the legal profession, sponsor events in our community that raise awareness and funds for minority organizations, attend diversity seminars, host minority recruiting events to introduce students to the firm, and serve on non-profit boards that promote diversity within our community.